Gareth Pollard Accountancy Services

07/03/2024

Companies House given powers to tackle fraud

Companies House has begun a phased rollout of new powers to improve the quality & reliability of its data & clamp down on abuse of the companies register.

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Companies House has begun a phased rollout of new powers to improve the quality and reliability of its data and clamp down on abuse of the companies register

25/01/2024

First changes to UK company law due on 4 March

Stay ahead of the game and ensure that your business is fully compliant with the latest regulations.

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30/11/2023

NIC rules on car allowances

Don't miss out on the latest update from HMRC regarding NIC reclaim rules on car allowances.

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As a result of the Upper Tribunal ruling in the Wilmott Dixon and Laing O’Rourke case, HMRC has issued an update on how to reclaim historic NIC charges as it does not plan to appeal

02/11/2023

Accountants are struggling to work with HMRC

The ACCA survey reveals that an overwhelming majority of 93% believe that HMRC needs to make drastic improvements across at least three key areas.

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Accountants are struggling to work with HMRC at even the most basic level and are calling for urgent improvements

17/08/2023

HMRC to cut access to phone lines by 30%

The tax authority plans to cut the use of phone-based tax advisers by 30% within two years as it struggles to cope with increasing demand & cuts to staffing budgets.

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The tax authority plans to cut the use of phone-based tax advisers by 30% within two years as it struggles to cope with increasing demand and cuts to staffing budgets

04/07/2023

Tax issues for online influencers

Anyone living in the UK and making a profit from online content needs to be aware of their tax obligations. It is likely that the profit will be taxable & must be reported to HMRC through a tax return.

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As HMRC targets online influencers using social media as a platform to promote products, Robert Marchant, partner and head of corporate VAT, Crowe LLP, explains the tax pitfalls

21/06/2023

How to celebrate Pride in the workplace

June is a month dedicated to acceptance, equality and celebration of the work of LGBTQ+ people. Find out how to celebrate pride in the workplace.

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June is a month dedicated to acceptance, equality and celebration of the work of LGBTQ+ people. It's also about recognising and commemorating LGBTQ+ people and rights, the progress that has been made and what is yet to come.

25/05/2023

Will ChatGPT transform how we process tax?

Generative artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT will have significant implications for accountants but AI tools need training to be a true expert in tax and accounting, argues Russell Gammon, chief solutions officer, Tax Systems.

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Generative artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT will have significant implications for accountants but AI tools need training to be a true expert in tax and accounting, argues Russell Gammon, chief solutions officer, Tax Systems

27/04/2023

EU moves towards full digitalisation

High levels of VAT fraud across Europe have resulted in a rapid move towards digital reporting requirements across member states, which will affect UK exporters.

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High levels of VAT fraud across Europe have resulted in a rapid move towards digital reporting requirements across member states, which will affect UK exporters, explains Alex Smith, director, consulting services at Sovos EMEA